The business was established on November 1, 1960 as Kelly’s Pipe Supply Co., Inc., by James “Kelly” Callahan and G.H. “Herb” Turnbull. George W. Shoen bought Kelly Callahan’s half interest in Kelly’s Pipe & Supply Co., Inc. in September 1970. George Shoen then acquired 100% of the stock from Herb Turnbull in June 1985. A sale of operating business assets, and ongoing business, occurred on April 1, 1993, between Kelly’s PipeSupply Co., Inc. and Bradley S. Shoen, Inc. dba Kelly’s Pipe Supply Co.
Major Projects
Only in Las Vegas can you see the pyramids of Egypt, dine with Caesar, experience King Arthur’s tournament, ride a roller coaster around New York, walk down the yellow brick road in Oz, visit the Statue of Liberty, watch pirates battle a British frigate… and Kelly’s Pipe & Supply has been there to help it all happen. The list of projects include: Mirage, Excaliber, Rio Suite Hotel, Treasure Island, Luxor, Monte Carlo, New York New York, Circus Circus, Desert Inn, Caesars Palace and Golden Nugget – all with fixtures and piping supplied by Kelly’s Pipe & Supply.
Technology
Utilizing state-of-the-art warehousing techniques and cutting-edge computer technology, Kelly’s has transformed itself from a plumbing wholesaler to an expert in Material Management. Four acres of warehousing space and $5 million in inventory are less than a mile from the heart of the glittering Las Vegas Strip. Some of the technological capabilities of Kelly’s include: EDI (electronic data interchange), bar coding, internet services and CD ROM catalog services.
Residential
Kelly’s has seen Las Vegas grow from a sleepy desert town to the fastest growing city in the nation, with a population over one million people. Multi-Family, Single Family, Tract Housing, Gated Communities, Custom and Semi-Custom Homes are all supported by deep inventories of rough-in, top-out, and finish material. Quality products plus value added service equals being the low cost supplier.
People
A company is only as good as its people and Kelly’s has the finest employees in the industry. At Kelly’s, employees are not seen as interchangeable parts. They believe that training and developing people translates into superior employees and ultimately, superior customer service. The employees of Kelly’s care about the needs of the customer first and try to turn problems into opportunities and individual transactions into lifelong business partnerships.
Showroom
When building a home, or designing a commercial project, seeing a product in person, rather than on a catalog page, makes a big difference. That is the reason for Kelly’s million dollar showroom European Bath, Kitchen, Tile and Stone. With working whirlpools, waterfalls, complete bath vignettes, over 200 faucets on display, and stunning tile work, the design options are endless. Trained design staff is available to assist consumers and contractors alike. Kelly’s is proud to feature the Bold Look of Kohler and Ann Sacks Tile and Stone.
Commercial/Industrial
Kelly’s offers bid and quotation services, as well as procurement project management, to serve the commercial and industrial markets. Being EDI and Bar Code capable allows Kellys the ability to support integrated supply partnerships and MRO contracts. With extensive contacts in the specification market, Kelly’s stays informed on the status of new projects, which means that their customers stay informed. Kelly’s trained staff is also capable of solving most technical support issues immediately, rather than referring you to the manufacturer.